Literature
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Review: 'The Cowshed' a stark reminder of dark time in China
Feb 01, 2016 6:00 am - "The Cowshed: Memories of the Chinese Cultural Revolution" (New York Review Books), by Ji Xianlin China doesn't make it easy for its people to openly discuss sensitive i...
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Constable: When opera and 'Dummies' collideJan 31, 2016 6:30 am - Before he wrote “Microsoft Outlook 2016 for Dummies” and starred in cabaret shows he wrote, Bill Dyszel made a life-changing discovery as a freshman at Palatine High Sch...
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Author appearances: Grace Helbig signs her book Feb. 5 at Anderson's in NapervilleJan 30, 2016 6:17 am - • British journalist, New York Times best-selling author and the niece of "Downton Abbey" creator Julian Fellowes, Jessica Fellowes will discuss her book "The World of D...
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New book details dying doctor's quest to find meaning
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Elgin Literary Festival returns with mix of activitiesJan 26, 2016 10:00 pm - The second annual Elgin Literary Festival returns to downtown Elgin Friday, Jan. 29, and Saturday, Jan. 30, with a mix of panel discussions, lectures, children's activit...
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New book details dying doctor's quest to find meaning
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Review: 'Where it Hurts' is superb detective novel
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Previously unpublished Beatrix Potter story discoveredJan 25, 2016 10:00 pm - LONDON - Peter Rabbit is back, in a previously unpublished story by children's author Beatrix Potter. "The Tale of Kitty-In-Boots" was tracked down by publisher Jo Hanks...
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'The Ex' is compelling legal thriller by Alafair Burke
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Author appearances: Robert Gates discusses new book at Chicago's Union League ClubJan 23, 2016 6:00 am - • Meet children's book author Nick Bruel as he signs copies of his latest title, “Bad Kitty Goes to the Vet,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. J...